William E Tolman High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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Dedication MR. ARTHUR J. NOONEY Throughout his years at Tolman High School, Mr. Arthur J. Nooney, Director of Athletics, has dedicated many long hours to the betterment of his pupils. His interest goes from classroom to gym to field with little difficulty. His enthusiasm exemplifies to students his in- terest in all phases of student life. As the backbone of our athletic department, he has set the pace for all past, present, and future sporting enthusiasts. Through his teaching of the boys’ gym and swim classes, and his directing of many athletic activities, Mr. Nooney has won the respect and admiration of all. As a small tribute for his untiring patience, guidance, and understanding, we, the Class of 1961 respectfully dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Nooney. We know that his guidance and ex- ample will continue to help us in the coming years just as it has in our years at Tolman. 4

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THE PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE Dear Class: Once again it is my sad pleasure to be writing a message for a yearbook. 1 say sad pleasure because it is indeed just that. It is a pleasure for us to know that all of you have successfully gained for yourselves the coveted diploma signifying the end of twelve years of formal education. It is nevertheless sad for us because, having had you with us for three years, our almost daily associations come to an end and parting with friends is indeed a sad time. If I can leave any message with you it would be to advise you as strongly as I can to cultivate the virtue of charity. The world into which you now are going has greater need for champions of charity than perhaps at any other time in our history. Just give a glance at Cuba, Russia, Africa, Laos and South America. This world is being torn apart by ideolo- gies and hatreds simply because we are not thinking logically and charitably. The past twelve years have been spent, primarily and essentially, in developing your minds, your bodies, and your souls. As you go forth from us now, never stop developing these. It means work; it means sacrifice; but without these two attributes — WORK and SACRIFICE — you are not going to become the adult you had hoped to be. You are not going to take your place among the leaders of your com- munity, your state, your nation. You are not going to be a leader in whatever profession, business, or industrial area you choose to enter. Recall often the words of President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address — not what this country can do for me, but rather what can I do for this country. Heed the Presi- dent’s words and apply them to whatever you intend to do. Only through the medium of work and sacrifice can you attain for yourself the name, the fame, the place you want. In whatever field you enter you will find it highly competitive and it behooves all of you in order to attain your objectives to realize this and to strive with everything in your power to put forth your very best efforts. In doing this you need not lose sight of the great virtue of charity. The most prodigious workers the world has known have been at the same time the most charitable: witness the work and charity of Dr. Dooley and Dr. Swietzer. The truly big person is truly charitable. By bigness I do not mean physical bigness. I mean spiritual and mental bigness. And to you members of the Class of 1961 my sincere wish and prayer is that you will always be truly big — big in your charity to your fellow man, big in your kindness in dealing with your fellow man, and big in your reliance on Him who will not forget you if you forget not Him. Good luck and God be with you. JAMES P. McGEOUGH Principal